Saturday, July 28, 2012

To treat leg pain, medical doctors usually prescribe various pain
killing drugs. Pain killers usually work within a short amount of time.
However, if your body becomes dependent on these drugs, this may have
an adverse effect on your vital organs, especially your kidneys and
liver. So to prevent this from happening, you may want to opt for
natural ways and home remedies to treat the pain. Below you will find
some suggestions.
1. Hot compress
To feel better, you can try applying hot compress on your legs.
Doing this will give you a soothing effect. While the most common hot
compress technique is to put a hot compress bag on your legs, you can
try other procedures such as the following: hot towel, hot brick, or
even a hot bottle. Just make sure that the temperature is tolerable
enough to prevent scalding and burning.
2. Mind your posture.
If your job requires you to always stand, you want to make sure that
you stand on both legs to distribute your weight evenly on both feet.
Don't stand on one foot as this causes you more pain.
3. Never ever cross your legs.
As previously stated, one of the causes of leg pain is a compressed
artery. This compression can be because of several reasons, but one of
these reasons is bad circulation or blood flow. So if you have a bad
habit of crossing your legs, it's about time that you quit as this will
contribute to your pain.
4. Wear a comfortable pair of shoes.
Women who love wearing heels often suffer from leg pain. Sure, these
heels will make you look lovely and sexy, but they can also give you
much pain. So as much as possible, wear comfortable shoes or choose a
better alternative such as wedges and flats.
5. Get a massage regularly.
Leg pain can also be caused by aching muscles. So get a massage or a
foot rub from time to time. This will relax the muscles and soothe
aching and tired feet.
6. Get enough vitamin D.
If your body does not get enough vitamin D, not only will your legs
suffer but also your bones. One of the best natural sources of vitamin D
is the morning sun. So as much as you can, go jogging right after the
sun shines in the morning to catch some of the sun's healthy rays.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Some doctors advise you to simply wait for gynecomastia to go
away on its own, since it often does. However, this advice does not work
for everyone, which is why there is treatment available. If you are not
sure if you should wait or do something about it, learn why the latter
option may be best for you.
If
you are uncomfortable with the way this condition makes you look, you
might want to get treatment sooner rather than later. For example, you
can get plastic surgery that eliminates most of the excess fat on the
chest area. This is a quick way to get rid of the issue, though you will
need some time to heal. If other people have made fun of you or you are
simply not confident with the excess fat on your chest, fast treatment
is likely a good option. Otherwise, you could be waiting years for the
issue to go away on its own.
Some may think of surgery for
gynecomastia to be solely a cosmetic procedure, in which case it would
not be covered by insurance. This is a big reason some people wait for
the condition to clear up by itself, as they simply do not have the
money to spend on a procedure. However, many insurance companies
actually cover this surgery, in which case there may be no need to wait
for it to heal by itself. If you have been avoiding the treatment
because you cannot afford it, you should ask your insurance provider if
it will be covered, either fully or partially.
In general,
gynecomastia tends to go away on its own within a few months. If it is
still present after one or two years, you might consider surgery. This
is especially the case if you have tried other methods, such as
medication, to no avail. Your doctor will let you know if you should get
a surgical procedure. Most doctors advise patients to wait until they
are at least through puberty, and then get the proper treatment for the
issue.
If you have been dealing with this condition for months and
are ready for it to disappear, you might consider waiting a bit longer.
If it has already been years, or you are tired of the humiliation you
feel, you should look into the price of having it treated. If it is
quite affordable, or even covered by insurance, you are advised to
seriously consider having the excess fat surgically removed as soon as
possible.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Most people have heard at some point or another, "soda is horrible for you" but the question is- why are they bad?
If
you're like me, being reprimanded and told that "something is bad"
isn't necessarily going to stop me from doing it. I have got to know why
and alternative options always help make the transition easier
So first off- why "soda is bad":
Diet
and regular sodas have both been associated with obesity, kidney
damage, and certain cancers. Soft drinks have also been linked with
elevated blood pressure. The drinks are seen as a major contributor to
the obesity crisis and in a way- it's hardly surprising. Soda is
relatively cheap and they are usually wrongly recognized to be
"low-calorie" items (which obviously, they are not- particularly when
several soft drinks are ingested).
Many reviews indicate that
overweight children and adults consume more sugary drinks than
normal-weight kids and adults, and several studies found that the
greater sugar-sweetened drinks people drank the greater their
probability of becoming overweight. And the following is where not only
soda, but sugary products take it to the next stage: the more sugary
drinks you consume, the more food you usually eat. Why? Due to the
"sugar highs and lows" from the soft drinks and the quantity of
caffeine. Sugary and highly refined foods (and drinks) often hold you
over for 10-15 minutes before you find yourself looking for a snack
again... or another sugary or caffeinated drink. A treat of lean protein
and a complex carb can hold you over for three hours!
Why energy drinks are harmful:
Energy
drinks can be linked to all of the negatives of soda (above). But added
to that is the even HIGHER level of caffeine. With soda the FDA limits
the amount of caffeine can be in soda (65mg per 12 oz), however with
energy drinks, they are certainly not restricted. "The FDA does not
regulate caffeine in energy drinks, some of which, like Cocaine, contain
huge amounts of caffeine: 280 mg in an 8.4-ounce serving, compared with
about 100 mg per 6 ounces in coffee." (Boston Globe)
For the most
part, the increased caffeine has not been discovered to be
"life-threatening". Nonetheless caffeine can increase anxiety, panic,
some stomach problems, and some cardiac arrhythmia.
Drinks high in sugar or caffeine choices:
-flavored
water..not the sort you shop for! Toss a handful of frozen strawberries
inside a water bottle, or have a pitcher of water in your fridge. The
frozen fruit triples as "water flavoring", ice cubes, and a healthy
treat once it's thawed!
-green tea- it's calorie-free (if you have it without milk or sugar) and naturally high in antioxidants
-seltzer
water & juice- you have the fizziness of the soda (without the
majority of the sugar and caffeine) in addition to the flavor of your
favored juice. Again, add pieces of frozen fruit to spice it up!
-soy
milk- effortlessly sweet and are now supplied in a variety of flavors,
including almond and vanilla. The rewards show that soy milk may reduce
your risk for heart disease and osteoporosis. Look for low-fat,
unsweetened soy beverages to minimize calories

Saturday, July 7, 2012

If you are looking to change your appearance in either a dramatic
or subtle way, you may want to consider getting a facelift. You can
erase the effects of time, weather and poor dieting from your face
without having to have extensive surgery. It doesn't matter what type of
changes you want made, virtually any blemish or flaw that makes you
unhappy or uncomfortable can be taken care of. Keep in mind that your
face is often the first place where aging is prominent. It is also the
first thing people see when you are out in public. In order to present
the world with your best face, a facelift can be done to help you
accomplish that.
Many
people often find that when they start to see signs of aging, it starts
to deflate their spirits. This can cause some very negative effects on
mood and affect other areas of your life. Instead of being proud of
their age, they often start to resent what they see. Their spirits and
energy don't coordinate with what their body looks like. In order to
prevent that type of scenario from happening, a facelift can help keep
you in tune with your body.
There are several things you can have
done with a facelift procedure. You can choose to have them done
individually or together. If your skin shows signs of excessive elements
exposure, feels tough and looks blotchy, you can have skin resurfacing
done. There are cosmetic peels and laser techniques that offer
microdermabrasion to get rid of the old, dull and dead skin and allow
the fresh, softer and younger skin to show through. If you want to
tighten up sagging skin or get rid of extra skin that frames your
features, you can always have your skin tightened up. This can also get
rid of some of the wrinkles that may sprinkle your features.
Depending
on the type of work you want done, you may or may not need to have
anesthesia. Some techniques that are involved in the facelift process
are more involved than others. For instance, you may need to have minor
surgery where incisions are placed along certain point in the perimeter
of your scalp, in order to do a skin lift. Most procedures don't require
you to be put to sleep and can be done in your doctor's office.
Sedation and anesthesia can be administered if you and your doctor deem
it necessary for your particular procedure. Many procedures also don't
require a lot of operational or down time. This makes it much easier for
you to schedule an appointment and make time for recovery as well. Of
course if you are having surgery, you may want to enlist someone to keep
you company for the first day after your operation. Even though the
risks are very minimal, you may still see some swelling or bruising in
the areas that were worked on. These are temporary and will resolve on
their own in a few days. Then you will be free to show the world that
age is indeed nothing but a number.